Which president called elder Jeffrey R. Holland to be an apostle? When was Jeffrey R. Holland ordained an apostle?

President Howard W. Hunter had called elder Jeffrey R. Holland to be an apostle in 1994. Hunter was the new president at the time.

When was Jeffrey R. Holland ordained an apostle?

Holland was ordained an apostle on June 23, 1994.

Jeffrey R. Holland Life And Career

Jeffrey R. Holland’s life basically revolves around religious leadership and education.

Holland was born in Utah, on December 3, 1940.  He has a background in education and served as the ninth President of Brigham Young University (BYU) from 1980 to 1989.

Holland’s time as president of BYU, saw him play a crucial role in improving the university, which is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and is one of the largest religious universities in the United States.

Holland became member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the LDS Church in 1994.

The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is regarded the second-highest governing body in the LDS Church, and its members are believed to be special witnesses of Jesus Christ.